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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Eclipse Plumage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much did Michael's Aunt Dolly weigh?
(a) 70 pounds.
(b) 105 pounds.
(c) 95 pounds.
(d) 100 pounds.

2. Where did Mervyn and Doris marry?
(a) Kegalle.
(b) Kandy.
(c) Trincomalee.
(d) Colombo.

3. According to Aunt Dolly, where would wives meet their beaus?
(a) Cinnamon Gardens.
(b) Royal Palace Park.
(c) Gordon Gardens.
(d) Spice Gardens.

4. During what month would Doris and Lalla spend their time at the races?
(a) November.
(b) August.
(c) January.
(d) March.

5. When was governor's house built?
(a) Around 1600.
(b) 1694.
(c) Around 1700.
(d) 1743.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease did one of Rene's cows catch?

2. What time did Mervyn's parents arrive at his apartment unannounced when they came to England to confront him?

3. What was Philip Ondaatje's occupation?

4. What did Michael have to eat for lunch when he was at the old governor's home?

5. How old was Michael when he left Ceylon?

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